Job Description
Position(s): Communication Coordinator
Organization: LAW
Location: All Around Globe
Deadline: Ongoing
At Legal Action Worldwide (LAW), our commitment to justice transcends borders. Established to provide legal assistance and advocacy for those in dire need, we work tirelessly to uphold rights and ensure that the marginalized receive fair representation. Today, we are excited to announce an opening for a Home-based Communications and Outreach Coordinator. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals who are passionate about legal advocacy, communication, and making a difference with their skills from the comfort of their own homes.
Who We Are
Legal Action Worldwide is a global organization dedicated to fighting for justice and equity for displaced people and marginalized communities. Our focus lies in providing legal aid, community engagement, and capacity building for local actors. We aim to empower individuals by equipping them with knowledge and tools to advocate for their own rights. Our work often takes place in challenging environments, but our mission remains clear: to ensure access to justice for all.
Why Communications and Outreach Matter
Effective communication is at the heart of any successful organization. It allows us to share our mission, advocate for the vulnerable, and garner support from various stakeholders. The Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in amplifying our message, building relationships, and ensuring that our initiatives reach those who need them most. In this role, you will be pivotal in connecting our organization to communities, partners, and supporters.
Job Overview
As the Communications and Outreach Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that highlight our initiatives and impact. Your role will include creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, organizing events, and building relationships with stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who is creative, organized, and passionate about using communication as a tool for advocacy.
The postholder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:
Communications, Advocacy and Outreach
- Coordinate within the team to document thematic reports on programme activities that materialise LAW’s vision on community engagement and survivor-centred approach;
- Support the implementation of the advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders;
- Develop activity calendar for the projects covering plans for social media; website, press, events, awards and external communication;
- Draft donor briefings with visually appealing stories to highlight LAW’s impact of projects;
- Support LAW hosted events: liaising with panellists, preparing concept notes, agendas, flyers, and circulating all to participants;
- Design and develop posters, logos, infographics, videos, and other fact sheets and tool kits as per the programme requirement;
- Monitor, track indicators and evaluate media coverage; campaigns, publications prints and digital to maximize efficiency;
- Draft press releases, statements and articles articulating project impact and achievements effectively; Draft human-interest stories;
- Coordinate and support preparation of key messaging, LAW’s research reports and legal filings and concept notes for events.
- Establish relationships and maintain list of national and regional network and journalistic contacts;
- Conduct field visits and take produce impact stories and communications material for championing and profiling successful stories and social media posts;
- Any other task requested from the Programme Manager and the Communications Manager.
Social Media and Digital
- Support in the creation, designing of innovative, information toolkits (audio, digital) that will be used by Survivor Advocates for their field work.
- Develop a social media plan and identify various audiences for our social media channels, and plan how to increase LAW’s engagement nationally and globally.
- Design, deliver and maintain engaging content across our key social media channels, including ‘X’, to create impactful stories, case studies, and other content to engage with our audiences.
- Maintain and update the website content, collating inputs from the county programme;
- Research and analyze performance on the various platforms and make recommendations on how to improve our communications.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Education: A degree in communications, public relations, international relations, or a related field.
- Experience: At least two years of experience in communications, public outreach, or a similar role, preferably within a non-profit or legal context.
- Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with social media platforms, content management systems, and basic graphic design tools.
- Passion for Advocacy: A strong commitment to human rights and social justice issues, with an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
- Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- A Purpose-Driven Role: Be part of a mission that seeks to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities around the world.
- Flexible Work Environment: This is a home-based position, providing flexibility in how and where you work. We understand the importance of work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Engage in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for learning and career development.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovative thinking.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on a vital role with Legal Action Worldwide and help amplify our impact, we would love to hear from you! Interested applicants should send their CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are passionate about joining our team.
To apply please click on this link: https://legalactionworldwide.bamboohr.com/careers/45
At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.
To learn more about LAW please visit our website: www.legalactionworldwide.org.
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Conclusion
The role of Communications and Outreach Coordinator is not just a job; it is an opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless and to contribute to meaningful change. At Legal Action Worldwide, we believe in the power of advocacy and storytelling to forge connections, build understanding, and inspire action.
If you are excited about the prospect of using your skills to affect real change and promote justice, consider applying for this position. Together, we can create a world where justice is accessible to all, and where the rights of the marginalized are upheld and respected. Join us in this vital mission.
